Clan of Xymox, Cold Cave

LPR Presents & Pioneer Works Presents an evening of darkwave Clan of Xymox and Cold Cave in the Pioneer Works Main Hall. From foundational gothic romanticism to sleek, modern synthscapes, this is a night shaped by artists who defined—and continue to redefine—the genre, with Buzz Kull and Rosa Anschütz opening the evening.

About the artists

Clan of Xymox is a Dutch band, formed in 1981 by Ronny Moorings in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Throughout the band's long career, Clan of Xymox has emerged as an important and influential presence in the gothic/dark wave music genre. The band’s music is often classified as darkwave, gothic rock, and synth-pop, and is known for its moody, atmospheric sound and introspective lyrics. Over the years, Clan of Xymox has experienced various lineup changes, with Ronny Moorings remaining as the only constant member. The band has continued to release albums and tour regularly, maintaining a strong fan base around the world. Ronny Moorings's lyrics often explores themes of love, loss, and introspection, and is known for the melancholic and atmospheric soundscapes. Their influence can be heard in the work of many contemporary darkwave and gothic bands.

Cold Cave has become synonymous with the modern-day resurgence of darkwave and synthpop. Since 2007, Wesley Eisold’s poetic lyrics and rich baritone combined with Amy Lee’s conceptual artistic vision has propelled Cold Cave to perform at world class museums The Getty and The Guggenheim, and tours alongside legends Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Cult and Ministry among others. Marked by a pitch black aesthetic, crafting melodic synths-capes with songs celebrating the contradictory beauty of the human condition, they are cerebral and savage yet sweet and seductive. Based in Los Angeles, their efforts stretch across mediums into their book publishing company and record label, Heartworm Press, and bookstore The Daily Planet, where they have released the poetry of Alan Vega (Suicide), Genesis P-Orridge (Throbbing Gristle & Psychic TV) and Mark Lanegan. From their primordial noise industrial beginnings to their shimmering signature synth-pop, Cold Cave have established themselves as long-running luminaries of the underground.